Church of the Ascension

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to Church of the Ascension, a beautifully renovated Gothic Revival style church located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Built in 1866, our recently updated sanctuary offers an exceptional venue for your special day. With its stunning architecture and proximity to Manhattan, Church of the Ascension provides an enchanting backdrop for your event. The sanctuary spans 3,000 square feet and has been meticulously restored to blend elegant original details with modern updates. The soaring ceiling, blond hardwood floors, and exposed original stone walls add a touch of timeless beauty to the space. The open floor plan allows for versatility in planning. Our venue is fully equipped with air conditioning, WiFi,a professional catering kitchen and handicap accessibility. At the Church of the Ascension, we are dedicated to providing a remarkable setting for your special day. Contact us today to learn more about renting our space and let us help you bring your vision to life.

Seated guest capacity

1-150

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

127 Kent St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Our event spaces

The Sanctuary

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The Sanctuary

An open and inclusive community nestled in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Ascension Church embodies both historical charm and modern acceptance.

A Greenpoint sanctuary, Church of the Ascension offers a remarkable setting for your big event. 3,000 ft. of flexible space with an updated interior, professional kitchen and handicap accessibility.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Chairs -Flexible light controls -Updated sound system for your playlists and your guests -Air conditioning -WiFi

Available services that can be provided by Church of the Ascension

Services & amenities

Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Self parking - paid
Valet - paid
Wheelchair accessible

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Magical wedding venue
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•Claire L.•Sep 7
We cannot speak highly enough of our experience getting married at Church of the Ascension. As a queer couple, we had a vision in mind for a not-strictly-by-the-book, yet still spiritual and sacred wedding ceremony. Lauren and Rev. Merz supported us every step along the way with excellent suggestions, flexibility, and a strong attention to detail. They went above and beyond to be there for us. Our guests still talk about how beautiful, welcoming, serene and sacred the church felt - the space is truly one of a kind. Truly a very special place to have your wedding!
A True Gem!
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•EventfullNYC•Sep 4, 2024
Lauren, the event manager at The Church of the Ascension, was always available to go over details with us. Church of the Ascension has much to offer, with all their furniture included, a beautiful outdoor space and a full kitchen, which is quite rare. Lauren was very hands on the entire evening and the flow of the space worked perfectly. We would highly recommend the Church of the Ascension and book Lauren as your DOC. Both true gems in Brooklyn.
My dream came true!!
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•Janice B.•Aug 26, 2024
The communication with Church of the Ascension was the best ever, whether by phone, text or email. The space is open and allows you to be creative and authentic - it gave my wedding day an enchanting vibe, I felt like I was in a storybook and became a princess in my own world! Lauren, the coordinator, was amazing to collaborate with and became everything I needed, from coordinator to closer. I am so happy I chose this place, it was the perfect setting for my special day!
Gorgeous Wedding; Great Coordinator
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•Meagan L.•Aug 26, 2024
My husband and I feel so fortunate to have had our summer wedding (ceremony and reception) at the newly renovated Church of the Ascension. First, the location is great, and everything about the space is beautiful: the stained glass windows, the lofty ceilings, the labyrinth design on the wood floors. The only decoration we added was flowers and candlelight. Beyond the space, there was Lauren, the church's event coordinator and our day-of coordinator: She was the best. Calm, communicative, and attentive from the start. We planned our wedding in six months, so things moved quickly. Lauren didn't forget a detail, and, on the day-of, she anticipated needs and answered our questions, so we could just enjoy our day.
Response from vendor•Aug 26, 2024
Meagan, It was my pleasure to work with you and John. The day was so special and the love at Ascension on your day was bursting! Thank you so much for choosing us!